Offshore Medic - 2/3 Rotation - Permanent
Recruiter: Iqarus
Location:Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Job Description
To maintain a state of medical emergency preparedness and provide routine health care to all personnel onboard assigned installation/vessel/work site in accordance with Iqarus Medic Standing Orders (MSO) and at all times abiding by a code of conduct and principles of medical confidentiality as per legislative requirements.
Provide onsite routine health care and advice to offshore personnel in line with Iqarus MSOs
Provide onsite emergency medical care 24 hours per day in line with Iqarus MSOs
Develop ands maintain stock levels of all medications, including safe custody of controlled drugs and maintenance of controlled drugs register, in accordance with Iqarus MSO
Management of clinical waste
Ensure all medical equipment and gases are functional, regularly inspected and maintained, including calibration of required items
Develop and maintain contingency plan for platform emergencies, including multiple casualty and communicable disease outbreak
Record and report sickness absence
Fitness to work assessments – offshore, routine breathing apparatus and Emergency Response Team
Catering and accommodation audit
First Aid Instruction - training sessions for first-aiders, stretcher bearers and electricians
Promote Employee Assistance Programme
Display Screen Equipment Coordinator, facilitate self-assessments
Health Promotional Activities as defined by the health manager
Assist in the co-ordination and training of the installation’s manual handling assessments, DSE, noise, face fit testing, Hand Arm Vibration (HAV), Legionella, Asbestos and hydrocarbon awareness
Act as the legionella focal point completing potable water testing and take routine water samples for chemical, legionella, hydrocarbon and microbiological analysis as per plan. Maintain compliance of the pot water procedures and maintain accurate records
Order, maintain and control adequate stocks of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals in the sickbay, as per the Medics’ Manual, the Company’s drug formulary and/or as directed by the Medical Advisor
Operate all medical emergency equipment listed within the Medics’ Manual. Conduct a regular function test and record findings
Complete regular inspection and maintenance tasks on the condition of medical emergency equipment, as per the OH Provider’s Standard Operating Procedures and the planned maintenance system requirements
Ensure all equipment calibration checks and servicing are up to date and maintain records
Ensure appropriate distribution and storage of medical supplies around the installation and sickbay and correct disposal of clinical waste
Undertake housekeeping activities including but not limited to re-stocking and cleaning of equipment, e.g. monthly defrosting of drug fridge
Adhere to the Company’s health promotion goals, for example, The Healthy Working Lives award programme, and encourage healthy living by providing regular education on lifestyle issues to the installation/site personnel
Act as the noise competent person offshore, completing planned dosimetry and noise surveys as advised by the onshore noise specialist NEMS plan
HSEQ and Administration
Ensure compliance with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK’s current Health, Safety and Environmental practices and procedures
Contribute to the development of standards, policies and procedures for the management of the health and wellbeing of the workforce
Assist in Health, Safety Environmental (HSE) briefs and inductions for all new installation personnel
Contribute to the installation’s HSE meetings and Safety Rep. Committee meetings and maintain appropriate records
Conduct weekly non certificated first aid training with the First-Aiders, and casualty handling with Stretcher Teams
Attend scheduled Medic teleconference and, where applicable, attend any Annual Medic Forums
Complete the End of Trip Report using the OH provider’s Template
Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)
Competent in resuscitation procedures, including thrombolysis, and the use of an ECG monitor.
Competent in the communications protocol with the topside emergency doctor service.
Competent in local emergency response (multi-casualty/major injury or illness/death), including applying triage, arranging emergency treatment areas and medevac procedures.
Competent in applying company procedures for the management of disease outbreaks, e.g., food poisoning.
Knowledge of, and ability to use, the Company’s recording system and the Medics Online IT system where applicable
Understanding of the Company wide organisational arrangements for delivering the Company’s Occupational Health Policy
Supervision of first aiders and regular first-aider training
Competent in taking and recording of accurate Bi Deltoid (shoulder) measurements as required by Step Change in Safety
Awareness of Oil and Gas UK guidance on medical fitness for offshore work.
Ability to actively participate and learn from all training to ensure personal responsibilities are completed competently and professionally
Ability to make informed decisions within the bounds of accountability, taking into account external factors, such as weather conditions and accessibility to onshore emergency medical services.
Qualifications
Eligible to work, or resident, in the UK
HSE Offshore Medic Certificate
Registered Nurse (Adult), with at least 3 years’ post-graduation experience within one or more of: A&E, ICU, HDU, OOH’s Service, ANP, Medical or Surgical Assessment Unit
OR
Royal Navy Medical Assistant (at Leading Hand or above), OR; Royal Marines Medical Assistance (at Corporal or above), OR; British Army Combat Medical Technician Class 1 (at Corporal or above), OR; Royal Air Force Medical Assistant (at Corporal or above), OR; Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medical Technician,
OR
HCPC Registered Paramedic with significant experience in one or more of: Rapid Response, Emergency Care Practitioner, OOH’s Service
BOSIET/FOET (c/w CA-EBS)
OGUK Medical
MIST
Additional Information
Preference will be given to those with:
Offshore Water Management and Legionella
HAVS Awareness
COSHH Assessors
DSE Assessor
Manual Handling Assessor
Intermediate Food Hygiene
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work on one of our high profile contracts in a role that provides real responsibility, challenge and variety.
Apply Online
Location:Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Job Description
To maintain a state of medical emergency preparedness and provide routine health care to all personnel onboard assigned installation/vessel/work site in accordance with Iqarus Medic Standing Orders (MSO) and at all times abiding by a code of conduct and principles of medical confidentiality as per legislative requirements.
Provide onsite routine health care and advice to offshore personnel in line with Iqarus MSOs
Provide onsite emergency medical care 24 hours per day in line with Iqarus MSOs
Develop ands maintain stock levels of all medications, including safe custody of controlled drugs and maintenance of controlled drugs register, in accordance with Iqarus MSO
Management of clinical waste
Ensure all medical equipment and gases are functional, regularly inspected and maintained, including calibration of required items
Develop and maintain contingency plan for platform emergencies, including multiple casualty and communicable disease outbreak
Record and report sickness absence
Fitness to work assessments – offshore, routine breathing apparatus and Emergency Response Team
Catering and accommodation audit
First Aid Instruction - training sessions for first-aiders, stretcher bearers and electricians
Promote Employee Assistance Programme
Display Screen Equipment Coordinator, facilitate self-assessments
Health Promotional Activities as defined by the health manager
Assist in the co-ordination and training of the installation’s manual handling assessments, DSE, noise, face fit testing, Hand Arm Vibration (HAV), Legionella, Asbestos and hydrocarbon awareness
Act as the legionella focal point completing potable water testing and take routine water samples for chemical, legionella, hydrocarbon and microbiological analysis as per plan. Maintain compliance of the pot water procedures and maintain accurate records
Order, maintain and control adequate stocks of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals in the sickbay, as per the Medics’ Manual, the Company’s drug formulary and/or as directed by the Medical Advisor
Operate all medical emergency equipment listed within the Medics’ Manual. Conduct a regular function test and record findings
Complete regular inspection and maintenance tasks on the condition of medical emergency equipment, as per the OH Provider’s Standard Operating Procedures and the planned maintenance system requirements
Ensure all equipment calibration checks and servicing are up to date and maintain records
Ensure appropriate distribution and storage of medical supplies around the installation and sickbay and correct disposal of clinical waste
Undertake housekeeping activities including but not limited to re-stocking and cleaning of equipment, e.g. monthly defrosting of drug fridge
Adhere to the Company’s health promotion goals, for example, The Healthy Working Lives award programme, and encourage healthy living by providing regular education on lifestyle issues to the installation/site personnel
Act as the noise competent person offshore, completing planned dosimetry and noise surveys as advised by the onshore noise specialist NEMS plan
HSEQ and Administration
Ensure compliance with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK’s current Health, Safety and Environmental practices and procedures
Contribute to the development of standards, policies and procedures for the management of the health and wellbeing of the workforce
Assist in Health, Safety Environmental (HSE) briefs and inductions for all new installation personnel
Contribute to the installation’s HSE meetings and Safety Rep. Committee meetings and maintain appropriate records
Conduct weekly non certificated first aid training with the First-Aiders, and casualty handling with Stretcher Teams
Attend scheduled Medic teleconference and, where applicable, attend any Annual Medic Forums
Complete the End of Trip Report using the OH provider’s Template
Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)
Competent in resuscitation procedures, including thrombolysis, and the use of an ECG monitor.
Competent in the communications protocol with the topside emergency doctor service.
Competent in local emergency response (multi-casualty/major injury or illness/death), including applying triage, arranging emergency treatment areas and medevac procedures.
Competent in applying company procedures for the management of disease outbreaks, e.g., food poisoning.
Knowledge of, and ability to use, the Company’s recording system and the Medics Online IT system where applicable
Understanding of the Company wide organisational arrangements for delivering the Company’s Occupational Health Policy
Supervision of first aiders and regular first-aider training
Competent in taking and recording of accurate Bi Deltoid (shoulder) measurements as required by Step Change in Safety
Awareness of Oil and Gas UK guidance on medical fitness for offshore work.
Ability to actively participate and learn from all training to ensure personal responsibilities are completed competently and professionally
Ability to make informed decisions within the bounds of accountability, taking into account external factors, such as weather conditions and accessibility to onshore emergency medical services.
Qualifications
Eligible to work, or resident, in the UK
HSE Offshore Medic Certificate
Registered Nurse (Adult), with at least 3 years’ post-graduation experience within one or more of: A&E, ICU, HDU, OOH’s Service, ANP, Medical or Surgical Assessment Unit
OR
Royal Navy Medical Assistant (at Leading Hand or above), OR; Royal Marines Medical Assistance (at Corporal or above), OR; British Army Combat Medical Technician Class 1 (at Corporal or above), OR; Royal Air Force Medical Assistant (at Corporal or above), OR; Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medical Technician,
OR
HCPC Registered Paramedic with significant experience in one or more of: Rapid Response, Emergency Care Practitioner, OOH’s Service
BOSIET/FOET (c/w CA-EBS)
OGUK Medical
MIST
Additional Information
Preference will be given to those with:
Offshore Water Management and Legionella
HAVS Awareness
COSHH Assessors
DSE Assessor
Manual Handling Assessor
Intermediate Food Hygiene
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work on one of our high profile contracts in a role that provides real responsibility, challenge and variety.
Apply Online